Children with vascular problems get better when different kinds of doctors work together. At CHOP, your child will be cared for by a team that understands all types of vascular conditions in children and teens. Your team may include specialists in general surgery, nephrology, interventional radiology, cardiology, cardiac surgery, hematology and genetics. From the first visit through every stage of growth, our experts work together to give your child the care they need.
When Gabby’s side pain turned out to be a rare condition associated with her left kidney vein, called nutcracker syndrome, expert care gave her a second chance at a pain-free childhood.